A new study is the first to link improved air quality from a clean-air zone with faster lung growth in children living in London.
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20/08/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2
Cutting traffic pollution is linked to faster lung growth in children, according to a new study conducted in London.
To reduce the health effects of air pollution, many cities have introduced so-called Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZs). These schemes restrict or charge drivers of more polluting vehicles to encourage cleaner transport.
A study published in The Lancet Public Health suggests that reducing traffic pollution can benefit children’s lung health.
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